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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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